APRIL 14, 2022
Advisors (including Director of Technology Ryan Dobbins, here with his advisory in the library) are working with students to make course selections for next year — see details below.
Calendar Update
Monday, April 18, is a school holiday to observe Patriots' Day, a Massachusetts holiday.
2022-2023 Course Selection
Returning student course selection for the 2022-2023 academic year begins this week and concludes on May 2. Students will be working with advisors to make their selections. Please direct all questions to your student's advisor.
Photography Award Winner
The 2022 Sony World Photography Awards were recently announced and we're thrilled to share that Tri Nguyen '22 has won Youth Photographer of the Year 2022 for his image (shown below) "Under the Moonlight!" Click to learn all about the honor and what it means for Nguyen!
Student Performance: The Mad Ones
Tonight’s the night: Join fellow theater-goers at 7 p.m. in the Center for the Arts for the directorial debut of Delaney Eiland '22! Her production, The Mad Ones, features Eiland, Katharine Gutkoski '22, Saunders Haley '22 and Amy Mojica '22. You only have one chance to see this beautiful, heart-wrenching production. Visit Eventbrite to reserve your free ticket now!
Prom Update
On May 15, Brooks' fifth- and sixth-form students have the opportunity to attend prom, held this year at ICON in Boston. Tickets are $75 per person. Photos will take place on campus starting at 5 p.m. A bus will depart campus at 6:15 p.m. for the venue. When students return to campus there will be an 11 p.m. pizza party in Wilder Dining Hall with check-in at 11:30 p.m. See below for a few additional notes about prom:

  • If students would like to bring an outside guest, they must also be a junior or senior and show proof of vaccination and a booster. 

  • A representative from Gibley’s tuxedos will be on campus April 19 and April 20 for tuxedo fittings. The total fee is $135 and you can pay them with cash, check or credit card. Gibley's will fit students and then drop off their tuxedos a few days before the prom (providing enough time for students to try on and make sure they fit). Then, the representative will pick up the tuxedos in Wilder Dining Hall after the prom.

  • Parents are invited to attend a reception on campus which will begin after the 6:15 p.m. bus departure, location TBD.
Easter Baskets Available For Order
If you would like to send your child an Easter basket, check out the wonderful selection at Elsie's Pantry in neighboring Andover, owned by Brooks parent Linda Connors McCarthy P'23. Please feel free to contact Linda and she will be happy to assist.
COVID-19 Update
As you may have heard, local COVID-19 numbers have been creeping up, with some of our peer schools more affected than others. This is a reminder that although we enjoy periods of relaxed restrictions, this pandemic is still a reality. Brooks is keeping a close eye on trends and although we have had seven positive cases on campus this week (four students and three employees), at this point they remain isolated without clear evidence of community spread. Although we remain mask-optional for now, we encourage community members to wear masks as they are comfortable, with K-N95 masks and surgical masks providing more protection than cloth masks. Further updates will be provided should our positivity rates or approach change.
College Fair for Students in the Class of 2023
On April 24, there is a college fair at Babson College from 1 to 4 p.m. This fair is hosted by the Boston Independent School College Counselors Association (BISCCA). Brooks is invited to attend from 1 to 2:30 p.m. We will provide transportation from Brooks at 12 p.m. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, parents are not invited into the venue. With the exception of Babson College, which is hosting the event, all of the colleges and universities represented will be from outside of New England. Click to view a complete list of the colleges. We encourage students in the class of 2023 to take advantage of this opportunity to learn about schools that they may not be able to visit. Please contact the college counseling office with any questions.
Campus Move Out
Brooks does not offer on-campus, summer storage. Instead, we have partnered with Dorm Room Movers to provide a hassle-free summer storage and shipping solution. They will pick up your student’s items from their room, store them over the summer and return them in the fall. Not returning to campus? Dorm Room Movers can ship your items anywhere in the U.S. and to over 30 countries. Learn more and register on their website or text (856) 369-3676 or call (888) 769-3676.
Community Appreciation Luncheon
We are so grateful to all of the families who have already signed up to purchase items for our June 6 Community Appreciation Luncheon for our faculty and staff. We still have a few openings on the SignUpGenius available as well as an opportunity for Venmo (@Jessica-Kelleher-3) to help support event expenses. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Joan Ziady P'18, P'20, P'22, Jessie Kelleher P'24 or Director of the Brooks Fund and Family Engagement Mary Merrill. Thank you for your support of this event!
Brooks Together Thank You!
Thank you to all of our families who contribute to our annual Brooks Together participation drive! Your gifts are appreciated and impactful. If you are yet to send in your contribution — we know everyone is busy! — it’s not too late. Please contact Director of the Brooks Fund and Family Engagement Mary Merrill and she can assist you. Go Brooks!
Winter Afternoon Activities Awards
Standout participants and best teammates in our athletic teams and the community service and drama groups were honored during school meeting on Friday. See photos and get the winners list in our "Winter Afternoon Activities Awards" news story.
Campus Activities this Weekend
View details about the weekend activities, including a trip to go "glow bowling," Easter egg decorating and the opportunity to view the full moon and stars at our campus Observatory with the Astronomy Club!
Upcoming Spring Events . . .


Additionally, Brooks is going on the road and we hope you can join us!
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